2019 Board of Directors
The Design Forward Alliance Board of Directors is made up of academic, business, and design leaders from within the community. Board terms are three years and are staggered for stability and fresh ideas and energy.
Scott Robinson
President
Michèle Morris
VP, Partnerships
Joan Gregor
VP, Innovation Assets
Elena Pacenti
VP, Outcomes
Dave Conover
VP, Fundraising
Ali Hussain
General Board Member
OPEN POSITION
Treasurer
Don Norman
Observer, Advisor
Founding & Early Board of Directors (2016-2018)
The Founding Board of Directors helped establish the vision and direction of the organization. The group was made up of academic, business, civic and design leaders from within the San Diego community. Many of the founders have held leader leadership positions within other design and/or regional nonprofit boards.
Don Norman
Founding Member
Scott Robinson
President
Maileen Flores, CPA
Treasurer
Kieren de Terra, Esq.
Secretary
Michèle Morris
VP, Partnerships
Paul Hong
VP, Community
Joan Gregor
VP, Innovation Assets
Charles Chamberlayne
VP, Civic Engagement
Chad Martin
VP, World Design Capital
Elena Pacenti
VP, Outcomes
Dave Conover
VP, Fundraising
Martina Montalva
VP, Marketing & Outreach
